Catawba
Nuclear Emergency Preparedness

Catawba Nuclear Station is dedicated to the safe, reliable and efficient production of electricity. Duke Energy would immediately notify federal, state and local authorities of a problem at the station. These officials would then notify you if any action were necessary.

Potassium iodide, also known as KI, is a non-prescription drug that may prevent the thyroid gland from absorbing radioactive iodine. KI is one protective action that might be recommended during a nuclear emergency.